According to Forbes.com, about half of all long-term care insurance claims are from policyholders living with dementia. The federally run program Medicaid is the primary financing mechanism of LTC where most of the monies are spent on institutional care settings…
When you say “I do” for a second or third time, the last thing you probably think about is losing money to fund your new spouse’s critical illness. But that could happen. Current costs for long-term care facilities can run…
The acronym LASA, stands for “look-alike-sound-alike” which most health care workers use when referencing medications. When it comes to federal programs, Medicaid and Medicare, in written form, look alike and they do sound alike but work very differently. Both Medicare…
During retirement, many ageing Americans depend on family members and friends to assist in managing their financial and health concerns. They often believe that their family members will be able to take care of any issues that arise. While consulting…
Last year, in 2020, a significant portion of the American baby boomer generation had reached the age of 65 or older, which increased their risk for Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia diseases. By the year 2030, the 65 plus…
Health Dimensions Group (HDG ) has released its list for 2020 entitled "Top Trends in Aging Services: Preparing for Historic Changes." As the silver tsunami of baby boomers continues to enter the senior living and care organizations markets, the general…